Journey To Launch

216- Building a Media Empire, Raising Millions in Capital and Achieving Financial Freedom Her Own Way with Morgan DeBaun

May 26, 2021

53:19

What does it take to build a multi-million dollar business and raise millions in capital as a Black woman in Silicon Valley? You’ll find out from this week’s guest, Morgan DeBaun, Founder & CEO of Blavity Inc., the leading media company for Black culture and millennials.

Morgan shares the behind the scenes of starting Blavity Inc. and her own personal finance journey from not being able to pay herself a salary in the early stages of her company to recently buying her first home.

Tune in to this week’s episode to hear tips on how to build a business with or without outside capital, the CEO decisions it takes to get to the next level & managing your finances as an entrepreneur.

In this episode you’ll learn:

How Morgan founded Blavity Inc.
The sacrifices & key decisions it took for her to make it to the next level
What it takes to raise outside capital & scale a business
The importance of owning equity & having liquidity in your business
Tips on managing your finances & buying a house as an entrepreneur and much more...

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